Updated April 27, 2024 by the ABC13 Data Team
Updated April 27, 2024 by the ABC13 Data Team

ABC13’s data team is tracking crime and safety across Houston and in your neighborhood.
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Auto Thefts
20,306

Last 12 months
Through April 03

Average Auto Thefts
17,352

Yearly average
2020 to 2023

Auto Theft Rate
882

Per 100,000 people
Last 12 months

Average Auto Theft Rate
754

Per 100,000 people
2020 to 2023


Auto thefts over the last 12 months are up 17% compared to the annual average over the last four years, according to the latest data available from the Houston Police Department.

The city averaged 390 stolen vehicles a week over the last 12 months. In 2020, that number was 292 a week.

A closer look at Houston auto thefts by neighborhood

The risk is not the same neighborhood to neighborhood. ABC13’s data team looked at the Houston Police Department’s data by neighborhood from 2020 through April 03.

The map color-codes each neighborhood by the auto theft rate over the last 12 months. The three darker blues represent neighborhoods with auto theft rates that are higher than the citywide rate. You can also click the box in the bottom right corner to see neighborhoods by the number of vehicles stolen.

Click on any neighborhood on the map to see detailed numbers, rates and trends. You can also search for a street name, place, landmark or zip code.